Lookout Escape from the outside, with its lookout deck, North Captiva Island

North Captiva IslandFlorida

Lookout Escape

About 300 feet from the beach, with a lookout deck over the Gulf and the bay.

The lookout deck at Lookout Escape
Covered deck lounge at Lookout Escape
Living room at Lookout Escape
Outdoor lounge at Lookout Escape

You’ll climb the spiral staircase to the lookout deck and find the island laid out on both sides: the Gulf in one direction, the bay in the other. The heated pool is down at the house when you’d rather stay put, and the beach is only about 300 feet away—a short walk when you want your feet in the sand. It’s a house with a high perch and an easy path to the water.

Lookout deck
Up a spiral staircase, with Gulf and bay views.
Heated pool
Private, at the house.
About 300 ft to the beach
An easy walk to the Gulf.
Golf cart
Included, for getting around the island.

The full story

About this home

  • 360° Gulf-to-Bay Views
  • Steps from the Beach.
  • Gourmet Kitchen: KitchenAid Appliances & Williams Sonoma Gear
  • hotel-quality mattresses
  • Top-Tier Beach Gear: Chairs, Umbrellas, Cooler & Wagon
  • Pet friendly
  • Luxe Amenities: Fine Toiletries & Essentials
  • Fast Starlink Internet

Ideal for large families and groups, Lookout Escape is your perfect getaway. Newly renovated, this 4-bedroom home combines elegant sophistication and endless entertainment.

Located just a stone's throw from the beach, you're only 300 feet from the surf.

As a Vanage Vacation Homes premier home, we guarantee an exceptional stay with impeccable service, amenities, decor, and bedding for ultimate comfort.

Entertainment highlights

  • Direct Beach Access: Just steps away from the sand, enjoy with chairs, towels, coolers, umbrellas, and a beach wagon for your perfect day by the sea.
  • Heated private pool: Dive into our 85°F pool, available year-round for your pleasure.
  • Entertainment Galore: From dart boards to Xbox, board games, corn hole, ping pong, and more, there's fun for everyone.
  • Grill: An outdoor propane grill is perfect for afternoon BBQs.
  • Outdoor Showers: Two showers offer convenience and privacy post-beach or anytime.
  • Smart TVs Everywhere: Enjoy streaming in the living room, all bedrooms, and the outdoor bar.

Main living area

Discover the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and fun.

  • Diverse Dining Spaces: Enjoy a large indoor table for 8, cozy kitchen bar for 4, an inviting outdoor dining area for 8, and a lively exterior bar seating 6.
  • Elegant Comfort: Each space is thoughtfully designed with a sophisticated nautical theme, ensuring your stay is as stylish as it is comfortable.

Bedrooms

Every detail is crafted for your comfort, ensuring a stay that’s as restful as it is memorable.

  • Ultimate Comfort: Each room boasts new, luxurious beds dressed in premium linens, promising a night of blissful sleep.
  • Primary Bedroom: Indulge in the primary bedroom's king-sized hotel-quality bed, HD Roku TV, ensuite bath, and not one, but two private terraces, a quiet place to unwind.
  • Guest Bedrooms: Two inviting guest bedrooms, each with a king-sized hotel-quality beds, HD Roku TV, plus dressers and closets offering plenty of space for your belongings.

Bathrooms

Each bathroom offers a sanctuary of comfort and luxury, where every detail is curated to ensure that your stay is as rejuvenating as it is comfortable.

  • Spa-Inspired Primary Bathroom: Immerse yourself in a truly spa-like ambiance with a spacious soaking tub and a grand walk-in shower equipped with dual shower heads. The dual-sink vanity offers ample counter space for a serene start to your day.
  • Convenient Main Level Bathroom: Features a walk-in shower, ensuring ease and comfort for guests of all ages.
  • Indulgent Amenities: Wrap yourself in plush towels and indulge in luxury toiletries from Public Goods, thoughtfully selected for their non-toxic, plant-based, vegan, and cruelty-free formulations.

Convenience

Discover the ultimate in convenience and comfort at Lookout Escape.

  • Pet friendly
  • Explore in Style: Navigate the island with ease in our new six-seater golf cart.
  • Hassle-Free Laundry: A full-size washer and dryer, with detergent too.
  • Personal Concierge Service: From the moment of booking to your check-out, our guest concierge is ready to assist you in planning and enjoying your perfect stay.

Top 3 reasons to book Lookout Escape

It’s truly unmatched.

About North Captiva Island

Explore miles of pristine shoreline, witness stunning sunsets over the gulf, and immerse yourself in the island's laid-back atmosphere.

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms · 3 kings · 3 twins · 2 baths · sleeps up to 9

Primary suiteKing bed, en-suite soaking tub and walk-in shower, and two private terraces.
Two king bedroomsOn the main floor, near the main-level walk-in shower bath.
Kids’ roomThree twin beds.

What’s here

Outdoor

  • Heated pool
  • Lookout deck with Gulf & bay views
  • Covered deck seating

Getting around

  • 1 golf cart

Inside

  • Two full baths

Pets

  • Pet friendly
All 91 amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • BBQ grill
  • Baby monitor
  • Babysitter recommendations
  • Baking sheet
  • Barbeque utensils
  • Bathtub
  • Beach
  • Beach View
  • Beach access
  • Beach essentials
  • Bed linens
  • Blender
  • Board games
  • Body soap
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Ceiling fan
  • Children’s books and toys
  • Children’s dinnerware
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Cleaning products
  • Clothing storage
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Conditioner
  • Cookware
  • Cycling
  • Dining table
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Emergency exit
  • Enhanced cleaning practices
  • Essentials
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Family/kid friendly
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Fishing
  • Freezer
  • Game console
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hair dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • High chair
  • High touch surfaces disinfected
  • Hot water
  • Ice maker
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Kayak
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • Long term stays allowed
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Near Ocean
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Heated outdoor pool
  • Outdoor seating (furniture)
  • Outlet covers
  • Oven
  • Pack ’n Play/travel crib
  • Patio or balcony
  • Pet friendly
  • Ping pong table
  • Private entrance
  • Private heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Safe
  • Shampoo
  • Shower bench
  • Shower gel
  • Smoke detector
  • Stair gates
  • Stove
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
  • Heated swimming pool
  • TV
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
  • Water Sports
  • Water View
  • Wine glasses
  • Wireless Internet

Getting here

Lookout Escape is on North Captiva, an island in Pine Island Sound with no cars and no bridge. Most guests take a ferry from Pine Island, then it’s a short golf-cart ride to the house. How to get to North Captiva

Guest reviews

5.00 average from 49 Airbnb and Vrbo reviews on record for this home

“We had an amazing week in Captiva in this house. Well stocked, clean, and absolutely beautiful. The hosts were great, and were very responsive with any requests we had. Would absolutely stay here again!”
Guest · July 2026 · Airbnb
“Loved how the house came with everything needed to enjoy the outdoors including pool floats (even a baby one!), sand toys, beach chairs, etc. The kitchen was well stocked with tools for cooking. The management company that lives on the island were the most accommodating people I’ve ever experienced. They were so friendly, responsive, and willing to bring things we needed very quickly. …”
Guest · June 2026 · Airbnb
“The house was perfect for our family get together with 5 adults and 2 kids. It had everything we needed, especially considering the remote location. The management team was amazing and went above and beyond zero respond to any need or request we had! Would highly recommend staying here!”
Guest · February 2026 · Airbnb
“Our stay was impeccable. From the moment we made the booking, they communicated with us and gave us great tips. They were flexible with both check-in and check-out times. The house is beautiful, very well equipped, and in a great location just a few meters from the beach. Highly recommended. We would love to come back.”
Guest · October 2025 · Airbnb
“Amazing property! Incredible hosts - so responsive and helpful. We had an absolutely fantastic family reunion week. So many things to do with adults and kids - from the beach, to the house pool, to watching the dolphins and manatees. The property is perfect for rest and relaxation, as well as entertaining.”
Guest · March 2025 · Airbnb

Vanage homes hold a 4.97 average across nearly 3,000 guest reviews.

Stay details

Check-in / check-out
Check-in 4 PM · check-out 9 AM
Cancellation policy
You’re welcome to cancel up to 60 days before arrival for a full refund. Cancellations within 60 days of arrival aren’t refundable.
Pets
Pet friendly
Max guests
9
Quiet hours
10 PM – 10 AM

Questions about Lookout Escape

How many people does Lookout Escape sleep?

Up to 9 guests in 4 bedrooms, with 2 baths.

Is Lookout Escape pet friendly?

Yes, it’s pet friendly.

How do I find open dates?

Use “Next available” in the booking box, or call, text or email us at 239-610-1161 or hello@stayvanage.com.

How do we get there?

Most guests take a ferry from Pine Island, then it’s a short golf-cart ride to the house.

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